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FILE – The Kaktovik Lagoon and the Brooks Range mountains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are seen in Kaktovik, Alaska, Oct. 15, 2024. Lindsey Wasson/AP hide caption toggle caption Lindsey Wasson/AP JUNEAU, Alaska — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s environmental jewels. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the decision Thursday that paves the way for future lease sales within the refuge’s 1.5 million-acre ( 631,309 hectare) coastal…

With the Centre’s recent move to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Kumar Singh as its interlocutor to address the long-pending demands of the Gorkha community in the Darjeeling Hills in West Bengal, the issue of Gorkhaland statehood has again picked up steam.The Darjeeling interlocutor’s appointment has also become a new bone of contention between the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led state government and the BJP-led central government, so much so that Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called the appointment “inconsistent with the spirit of cooperative federalism” while seeking its revocation. With the…

Toronto Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho runs past the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout after hitting his two run home run during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s World Series, on Friday in Toronto. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption toggle caption David J. Phillip/AP TORONTO — Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in the opener Friday night. “That’s the epitome of our offense,” said Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement,…

A brief history lesson on Christmas markets in Europe: The continent’s once-humble holiday markets are believed to have sprouted from simple stalls in German-speaking regions, where locals stocked up in medieval times on goods to stay warm and fed during the frigid winter season. There’s debate around which Wintermärkte, or “winter market,” was first: Dresden’s dates back to the 15th century, when it opened for one sole day on Christmas Eve, while Nuremberg’s internationally famous Christmas market—now one of Germany’s largest—has roots dating back to 1628.Today, you’ll find thousands of Christmas markets in Germany alone, with everywhere from capitals like…

Gen Z is protesting against corruption and fighting to hold power accountable.

President Trump’s interest in curating his public image is closely linked to how he wields power as president. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: The East Wing of the White House is gone. President Trump once said that the White House would go untouched during the construction of a massive, privately funded ballroom. The sudden unannounced destruction is the latest example of the president’s explicit quest to remake the White House and the presidency in his image.I’m joined now by NPR senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro to look at how Trump’s curated image is…

The Delhi government will implement a uniform age of admission of 6 years for Class 1 in all the government, government-aided and recognised unaided private schools under the DoE from the academic session 2026-27.Delhi govt to implement uniform admission age of 6 years for Class 1 from 2026-27It will also revise the age criteria for the foundational stage from the next year in a phased manner, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the foundational stage currently comprises two classes — Nursery and KG — followed by Class…

Following restrictions imposed by the European Union, the U.S. and United Kingdom on import of petroleum products refined from Russian crude, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), India’s biggest exporter of petroleum products, said it was assessing the implications and would take corrective steps to comply with the sanctions.“We have noted the recent restrictions announced by the European Union, United Kingdom and the United States on crude oil imports from Russia and export of refined products to Europe. Reliance is currently assessing the implications, including the new compliance requirements,” a company spokesperson said.The company said it would comply with the EU’s guidelines…

A stroke takes place when the brain suffers irreversible damage due to a sudden interruption of blood flow. Strokes are predominantly of three types – ischemic strokes, intracerebral haemorrhages and subarachnoid haemorrhages. An ischemic stroke is the blockage of blood vessels causing brain damage due to lack of blood flow. An intracerebral haemorrhage refers to bleeding inside the brain, usually resulting from the rupture of very small blood vessels due to high blood pressure. A subarachnoid haemorrhage refers to bleeding over the surface of the brain. Least known, most devastatingA subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is probably the least known stroke type…

Leaders from across party lines have demanded an independent inquiry and SIT probe into the alleged death of a 28-year-old woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district.The doctor, hailing from Beed district and posted at a government hospital in Phaltan, was found dead in a hotel room on Thursday (October 23, 2025) night.She alleged that sub-inspector Gopal Badane raped her on multiple occasions, while Prashant Bankar, a software engineer, mentally harassed her.A case has been registered against both of them.While the Opposition targeted the Mahayuti government over the incident, State ministers said police will carry out an impartial and detailed investigation.NCP…